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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1957
Page
4
For sale corn fed Hereford beef quarters from Leon Kirchhoff contact 153 W by phone. Also cement hog pans offered at 89 cents each while supplies last by Tripoli Hardware with date notation.
Bremer county ASC chairman Leo H. Orth asks farmers to visit the ASC office in Waverly to learn details of the 1957 soil bank and consider enrolling in the corn and spring wheat acreage reserve. Signups run to March 8 with early entries offering potential benefits and flexible amendments. minimum reserve is one acre, maximum 20 acres or 30 percent of the farm allotment, whichever is greater.
The final meeting of the Tripoli vocational agriculture adult evening class is postponed. Henry Hinton the instructor announced this week. The last meeting was to feature Herb Plambeck as speaker but these plans were canceled. A judging and backfat probing demonstration is planned at a local farm with advance notice.
Cards of thanks express gratitude for sympathy and support after a bereavement and illness. A baptism is announced for Kevin Louis Milius at home with sponsors Dale Kratchmer and Albert Ulrich, followed by a Sunday dinner with extended family and clergy.
Notice that an instrument may be the will of J F Arthur deceased is on file with the Clerk of the District Court Bremer County. Probate is fixed for March 11 1957 at 10 o clock A M at the Court House in Waverly Iowa to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Mary C Loucks Clerk District Court By Lois Slater Deputy 10 3
Momentum grows in the Iowa legislature during the fourth week of the 1957 biennial session. Governor Herschel Love less submits a budget plan drawing mixed reactions from Republicans and Democrats as appropriations subcommittees begin shaping the two year funding. Legislation targets egg grading and a proposed liquor by the drink, with cross party sponsorship anticipated, while reapportionment calls for fair representation continue to surface from early session weeks.
Outgoing Governor Hoegh urges action in his swan song as Herschel Loveless seeks reapportionment by area and population. Senate bills push Iowa Tax Study Committee plans, including eliminating personal property tax on household furniture. Highway Commission reports 1956 primary funds spent, $77.0 million used in 1957 contracts, fund balance near minimum. House names Merle Hagedorn floor leader. Senate backs George O Malley. Early actions include a joint resolution to lower voting age to 18. First-time Democrat presides over House in 20 years. Melvin Larsen named assistant secondary roads engineer. Alcoholism education effectiveness deemed uncertain by legislative research bureau.
A bureau report notes about half of 48 states publicly support education programs on alcoholism but emphasize treatment over education. Major goals include changing public attitudes toward alcoholics and securing early treatment. Five legislators asked for the report.
Mrs. Louis Seegers reports Christmas Seals sales in Denver reached 240 dollars and 45 cents this year, surpassing last year’s totals. The fundraising drive shows continued support from the community.
Sunday evening dinner guests honored Steven Spier on his first birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Zikkuhr and Darlene Spier with Steven of Waterloo. Merlyn Franzen and Brenda of Waverly. Henry Franzen. Mervin Buss and Bradley. Paul Hartmann. and Carey Franzen.
Ruth Kreis was honored at a Saturday night miscellaneous shower at the home of Mary Kreis with about 25 guests. Hostesses included Mrs Art Timmerman Cresco Betty OConnell Frederika and Mary Kreis. She will wed Harold Linderman of Waterloo February 23 at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Tripoli. Read the want ads.
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